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Iran Supreme Leader Appoints General Abdollahi As Military Chief

General Ali Abdollahi, previously in charge of Khatam al-Anbiya, is named military chief by Iran's supreme leader.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Iran's supreme leader has appointed General Ali Abdollahi as the new military chief. Abdollahi previously led Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's inter-branch central military command responsible for coordinating operations.

The appointment comes as Abdollahi is recognized for his known threats related to military actions against the United States, positioning him prominently within Iran's military leadership. Both Vanguard and NDTV highlighted these aspects of his background.

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